Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+54.3%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 572 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,024 to the NHS. This is 54.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,024 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +54.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.